african american business enterprises

Explores the relationship of African American barbers with the white men they shaved from the American Revolution to World War I.

Studies how Black business has developed from the 1600s to the late twentieth century; includes information on the many businesses owned by African-Americans, biographical information on the individuals who have impacted Black business, and case studies of specific businesses.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that examine African-American businesspeople, topics in African-American business history, and African-American participation in selected industries, from the early eighteenth century to the early twenty-first century. Contains entries A through L.

Presents a history of African Americans in the business world and discusses the contributions that they made.

Ten African-American entrepreneurs share their experiences and discuss how they overcame overwhelming obstacles to make their fortunes in the business world.

Three interviews/profiles of noted & respected Afro-American entrepreneurs: John H. Johnson, Joshua Smith, & Oprah Winfrey. All are role models for Afro-American youth and stress the importance of self-esteem, motivation, perseverance, education, and dedication to hard work as a foundation for success.

Johnson shares the real-life lessons he has learned: his "can't fail" advice to new entrepreneurs, important tips from politicians, three rules for selling, etc.

Guide to business for African-American women, with advice on how to start a buisness, create a business plan, raise capital, be your own marketing and publicity firm, and run a business from home.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the black entrepreneur who started "Ebony" magazine.